Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Riverside Studios Reveals Try January Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2025

Riverside Studios has announced its Try January programme coming in the new year, offering a mix of cutting-edge theatre, creative workshops and screenings for all ages at the iconic West London arts venue. Learn more about the lineup here!

Gary Wilmot To Premiere Debut Play WHILE THEY WERE WAITING At Upstairs At The Gatehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2025

Gary Wilmot will premiere his debut play WHILE THEY WERE WAITING at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in London. The two-hander stars Wilmot and Steve Furst and explores friendship and connection through a surreal comedy set in a waiting room.

Rosalind Ford, Christopher Glover and More to Star in LARK RISE TO THE CANDLEFORD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

The Watermill Theatre and Theatre by the Lake has revealed the cast and creative team for Lark Rise to Candleford, written by Tamsin Kennard and based on the book by Flora Thompson.

COHEN, BERNSTEIN, JONI & ME Comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 8, 2025

In January 2026, acclaimed New Zealand actor singer songwriter and consummate character artist, Deb Filler is set to bring her solo show COHEN, BERNSTEIN, JONI & ME to Upstairs at The Gatehouse for its first full London run.

Cast Set For BOYS IN THE BUFF at the Golden Goose Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2025

Rowan Armitt-Brewster, Adam Norton, Liam Bradbury, Max Rizzo and Tish Weinman will be performing in the musical comedy BOYS IN THE BUFF. Performances run Weds 10th Dec - Sat 10th Jan at the Golden Goose Theatre.

Cast Set For New Adaptation of Dylan Thomas' A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The Emma Rice Company has announced the full cast for the world premiere Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales, adapted and directed by Emma Rice.

Review: MOOMINVALLEY IN NOVEMBER, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
by Christiana Rose - Nov 4, 2025

Tove Jansson’s beloved final Moomin tale finds new life in Moominvalley in November, a tender and contemplative musical which opens Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Co-produced by Nummulite and Chromolume, this adaptation by Swedish-born composer Hans Jacob Hoeglund delicately explores themes of grief, belonging and quiet resilience, staying true to the author’s reflective tone and emotional depth.

OSCAR AT THE CROWN Extends Booking Until January 2026
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025

RuPaul's Drag Race Star, Jan Sport, will be extending her run in OSCAR AT THE CROWN at The Crown on Tottenham Court Road by two weeks due to popular demand.

World Premiere of DR FREUD WILL SEE YOU NOW, MRS HITLER to Debut at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler, a new dark comedy by BAFTA Award-winning writing duo Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran.

Original Plays By Local British Playwrights to be Presented at Gatehouse Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2025

A play by Lucy Singer and six other local young British playwrights will be performed at Gatehouse Theatre in July. Learn more about the event and see how to attend!

Full Cast Set For POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! At Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2025

The cast has been announced for Dylan MarcAurele's Pop Off, Michelangelo! which will run on the Udderbelly stage at Underbelly, George Square following its 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe season and 8-week London run at Underbelly Boulevard Soho.

Review: SCOUTS! THE MUSICAL, Upstairs At The Gatehouse
by Kat Mokrynski - Jun 24, 2025

Growing up in the States, the Girl Scouts were a major part of my childhood. I spent the summers going on biking trips and exploring the wilderness at Camp Tweedale, a summer camp out in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania. As soon as I heard about Scouts! The Musical, written by Sam Cochrane (Book and Lyrics) and David Fallon (Music and Lyrics), I knew I wanted to see it and learn more about what it’s like to be a Scout across the pond.

Camden Fringe Reveals More Than 400 Shows
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2025

Now in its 20th year, Camden Fringe has announced a programme of more than 400 shows playing across 40 venues this summer. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Gigglemug Theatre Revealed SCOUTS! THE MUSICAL UK Tour Cast
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Created in partnership with the Scouts, multi-award winning Gigglemug Theatre (A Jaffa Cake Musical, RuneSical, Timpson: The Musical) are taking their smash hit, actor-musician led musical comedy on tour throughout June.

Photos: Upstairs at the Gatehouse Shares DEATH ON THE THRONE Rehearsal Photos
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

With a live four-piece rock band, wacky puppets and hints of Avenue Q, the hilarious new musical that is far from bog-standard, Death on the Throne is coming to the Upstairs at the Gatehouse from 26th March. Take a look at the new rehearsal photos below!

Cast Set For SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

SHOUT! the Mod Musical will return to London this summer in an all-new production running at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village. Learn more about the cast here!

DEATH ON THE THRONE Comes to Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

A hilarious new musical, Death on the Throne, will make its London debut this March at Upstairs at the Gatehouse. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Jacob Fowler and Courtney Stapleton to Lead THE MAD ONES at The Other Palace Studio
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Electric Press Productions will present the London debut of The Mad Ones, which will feature West End actors Jacob Fowler and Courtney Stapleton. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL Returns To London This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

SHOUT! the Mod Musical will return to London this Summer in an all-new production directed by Joseph Hodges and choreographed by Jay Gardner, running at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village from 25 June – 20 July 2025.

Full Cast Set For the UK Premiere of WHITE ROSE THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The full cast has been announced joining West End stars Colette Guitart and Tobias Turley for the UK premiere of the Off-Broadway hit, White Rose: The Musical.